I decided to rank the dunkers, based on how well I expect them to do in the contest (that is, NOT on their in-game dunking ability). My list is below the fold.

Shumpert

Williams

George

Budinger (Does this mean I’m racist?)

Analysis

Shumpert: Has the little guy advantage. Plays for the Knicks. Possible disadvantage: might lose points because he isn’t Jeremy Lin. (UPDATE: There’s speculation he’ll be using Lin as a prop. Change this to “Definite advantage.”)

Williams: Jumps from a long way away and dunks with power. Chip on shoulder. Might use real lion, or a fake lion head, as a prop. Disadvantage: This isn’t a contest for 6’10” players.

George: Can jump from a long way away. Disadvantages: Can’t dunk with power. Neither a rookie nor a guy with hype. Plays for the Pacers. Being 6’9” hurts.

Budinger: A white guy jumping high catches the eye. Disadvantages: Bud isn’t a great dunker. He’s also tall. This is a wasted spot.

@Andy G: Why didn’t they put @JimmyWa in the Dunk Contest? You know he’d like to win it once before declaring himself too good to participate in it. And he’d actually be fun to watch. Unlike Shumpert. Who’s the odds-on favorite to win. Gah.